FRUIT |
|
Rm Temp |
Refrigerate |
Length |
|
AVAILABILITY |
|
Asparagus |
|
X |
4 days |
June |
Store in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Either, wrap the stem ends in a wet paper towel and put the asparagus in a plastic bag or stand them up with the stem ends in a little water. Use it quickly, it does not benefit form storage. |
Blueberries |
|
X |
2 -4 days |
July - Sept |
Refrigerate unwashed in a covered container. |
Broccoli |
|
X |
No more
than 3 days |
mid June - Sept |
Store unwashed broccoli in a plastic bag in the crisper. |
Carrots |
|
X |
2 weeks |
mid July - Sept |
Remove the green tops and store the carrots unwashed in a plastic bag. |
Cauliflower |
|
X |
a week |
Early July - Sept |
Refrigerate unwashed cauliflower in a plastic bag in the crisper. Using it as soon as possible is recommended as old cauliflower gives off a strong taste and smell. |
Celery |
|
X |
2 weeks |
Late July - Sept |
Sprinkle celery with water to retard wilting and store in the refrigerator in a plastic container. |
Cucumbers |
|
X |
a week |
May - Sept |
Refrigerate either cut or whole, in a plastic bag. Unpeeled, it will last for a week. |
Cabbage |
|
X |
a week |
July - Sept |
Refrigerate unwashed cabbage in a plastic bag in the crisper. Unwashed and uncut it keeps up to a week in the refrigerator. |
Green Onions
(scallions) |
|
X |
5 days |
July - Sept |
Store green onions in the refrigerator, unwashed. Use as soon as possible, they are fairly perishable. |
Head Lettuce |
|
X |
Several days -
a week or so |
June - Sept |
Core, rinse lightly, and drain thoroughly before storing in the refrigerator crisper in a tightly closed bag or container. Precut lettuce last several days, whole lettuce will last a week or so. |
Leafy Greens |
|
X |
3 -5 days |
June - Sept |
Leafy greens should be refrigerated in a plastic bag immediately after buying. They need some moisture but must not be kept wet. |
Onions |
X |
X |
For weeks |
July - Sept |
Store in a cool, dry, dark place with good air circulation in a loosely woven bag, basket, or crate. Refrigerate cut onions in a covered container. |
Potatoes |
X |
|
Up to 2 months |
July - Sept |
Store in a cool, dry, dark place. Avoid refrigeration, as it may alter taste. Keep away from the light; it may create a bitter taste. |
Radishes |
|
X |
Up to 2 weeks |
June - Sept |
Sprinkle with water, then store in the refrigerator to keep them crisp. |
Rhubarb |
|
X |
Up to 2 weeks |
June - Sept |
Remove green tops and store rhubarb stalks unwashed in refrigerator. |
Strawberries/ Raspberries |
|
X |
A day or 2 |
mid June - August |
Strawberries and raspberries do not ripen after they are picked , so enjoy them right away. Do not get them wet; wash only just before serving. |
Summer Squash |
|
X |
Up to 2 weeks |
July - Sept |
Refrigerate unwashed in a plastic bag with holes pierced in it or in the crisper. |
Sweet Corn |
|
X |
As soon
as possible |
August |
Sweet corn is highly perishable. Keep refrigerated |
Sweet/hot peppers |
|
X |
Up to 7 days |
June - Sept |
All peppers should be stored in plastic bags in the refrigerator. |
Tomatoes |
X |
X |
Varies |
May - Sept |
Never refrigerate whole tomatoes. Refrigerate cut tomatoes, though this will hurt their flavor. Store at room temperature until ripe, then eat immediately. |
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